Store Cleaner (Fixed-Term) - Ring Road
Port Elizabeth, South AfricaCompany
Dis-Chem Pharmacies
Location
Gqeberha
Job Type
Contractor
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Job Description
• Dis-Chem Pharmacies require an experienced Store Cleaner Fixed-Term for their Ring Road store. You will be responsible to maintain a clean and neat store, by Dis-Chem’s hygienic standards. The areas will include the store floor, stock room, dispensary, admin office and canteen.
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:
• Grade 12 / Matric
• A minimum of 6 months’ cleaning experience
• Sound command of the English language
• Basic customer service
• Additional language that is area specific
• Willing and able to work retail hours
Advantageous:
• Bilingual
• Previous retail store cleaning experience
Job Specifications:
• Provide a daily high standard of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the store, shop floor and communal areas, before the store opens.
• Develop routines to ensure all areas of the store are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness.
• Ensure the canteen and restrooms are clean, and stocked with the necessary products at all times.
• Be available throughout operational hours to clean up as and when required.
• Ensure correct cleaning products and equipment are used for specific jobs.
• Ensure the wet floor sign is up and visible at both ends, when cleaning the floor.
• Be friendly, professional and able to assist customers.
• Perform duties according to Health and Safety Regulations.
Competencies:
Essential:
• Prior cleaning experience
• Sound command of English written and oral
• Customer service
• Trustworthy and honest
• Attention to detail
• Presentable
• Be able to take instructions and follow through
• Time management
Advantageous:
• Prior retail store cleaning experience
• Bilingual
Special conditions of employment:
• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Able and physically fit for walking, standing, climbing, kneeling, bending, and pushing, pulling lifting and moving objects
• Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records
Remuneration and benefits:
• Market related salary
Closing Date 04 December 2025
• Dis-Chem Pharmacies require an experienced Store Cleaner Fixed-Term for their Ring Road store. You will be responsible to maintain a clean and neat store, by Dis-Chem’s hygienic standards. The areas will include the store floor, stock room, dispensary, admin office and canteen.
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:
• Grade 12 / Matric
• A minimum of 6 months’ cleaning experience
• Sound command of the English language
• Basic customer service
• Additional language that is area specific
• Willing and able to work retail hours
Advantageous:
• Bilingual
• Previous retail store cleaning experience
Job Specifications:
• Provide a daily high standard of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the store, shop floor and communal areas, before the store opens.
• Develop routines to ensure all areas of the store are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness.
• Ensure the canteen and restrooms are clean, and stocked with the necessary products at all times.
• Be available throughout operational hours to clean up as and when required.
• Ensure correct cleaning products and equipment are used for specific jobs.
• Ensure the wet floor sign is up and visible at both ends, when cleaning the floor.
• Be friendly, professional and able to assist customers.
• Perform duties according to Health and Safety Regulations.
Competencies:
Essential:
• Prior cleaning experience
• Sound command of English written and oral
• Customer service
• Trustworthy and honest
• Attention to detail
• Presentable
• Be able to take instructions and follow through
• Time management
Advantageous:
• Prior retail store cleaning experience
• Bilingual
Special conditions of employment:
• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Able and physically fit for walking, standing, climbing, kneeling, bending, and pushing, pulling lifting and moving objects
• Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records
Remuneration and benefits:
• Market related salary
Closing Date 04 December 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Cleaning Staff Jobs in South Africa
What is the national minimum wage for cleaning staff in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the national minimum wage for cleaning staff is R30.33 per hour effective from 1 March 2026. This amounts to R5,247 per month based on 173 hours. Overtime rates are 1.5 times the ordinary rate for hours exceeding 45 per week.
What work visa do foreigners need for cleaning staff jobs in South Africa?
Foreigners require a General Work Visa for non-critical skills roles like cleaning staff, processed through VFS Global on behalf of the Department of Home Affairs. The application fee is R1,520 as of 2026, and processing takes 8-10 weeks. A job offer from a registered employer and police clearance are mandatory.
Can I get a cleaning job in South Africa without Matric or experience?
No formal education like Matric is required for entry-level cleaning staff positions under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. Employers may prefer 6 months of prior experience, but on-the-job training is common for beginners. Age eligibility starts at 16 years.
What documents do I need to apply for cleaning staff jobs at labour centres?
Required documents include a certified ID copy, matric certificate if available, CV, and two references. A medical fitness certificate and bank statement for payroll setup are also needed. Applications are submitted at nearest Employment Services office.
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